Natural Living
How to Shop at Farmers Markets
I’m sure you’re thinking, “Gee, it really can’t be that hard!” But with the rise in popularity of farmers markets, especially in metropolitan areas where
How to Recycle and Rehome Unwanted Items
Spring is in the air and you’re probably elbows deep in natural cleaning products. If you’re anything like me, spring cleaning is closely followed by spring
Growing Herbs with Kids
Fresh herbs are one of the easiest things you can grow at home. Herbs add another dimension to your cooking, and give flavour to even
Spring Cleaning – DIY Natural Swaps for Cleaning Products
Spring is in the air. The nights are still cool and the mornings still frosty, but the flowers are starting to bloom. It’s just around
Simple Steps for Getting Your Cloth Nappies Clean & Bright
There’s a lot of advice out there on the internet if you’re not sure how to wash cloth nappies. If you believed everything you read,
Toxic Living – Dishwasher Powders
If you’re thinking about living a greener life, knowing where to start can be tricky. There’s so much information that it can feel overwhelming, especially
Why You Shouldn’t Use Borax in DIY Cleaning Products
If you’re into green cleaning, and making your own natural cleaning products for using around the home, you’ve probably browsed the web to find recipes.
9 Myths About Green Products
As consumers are becoming more aware about the ingredients in the products that they’re buying, manufacturers are getting more and more clever at using marketing
Laundry Powders Smackdown – Eco vs Mainstream
I had an email from one of my lovely readers, Dina, asking me about a mainstream brand supermarket laundry powder and whether I thought this
How We Choose and Source Our Products
I’m often asked how we choose our products here at Hello Charlie. I find products in lots of different way: customers recommend something they’ve been
Buying Organic on a Budget
Let’s play another game of word association today. I’m going to say two words, and then I’m going to go ahead and guess the first
Everything You Need to Know About Killing Mould Naturally
Why is mould a problem? Mould is not just unsightly, it can be the cause of health issues. The Victorian government health website says: “Mould
